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In today's newsletter:

• What Chelmsford families should know about the Tyngsboro charter school lawsuit.
• Chelmsford community remembers the life of Anne M. Platt

Also on today's calendar: Welcome Worship & Church Picnic at United Methodist Church of Westford and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny; pleasant, low humidity, temps: high: 76, low: 46.
• Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New details in alleged Tyngsboro school sex abuse case (bostonherald.com) — Chelmsford families with students at Innovation Academy Charter School should know a former student has filed a civil suit alleging years of sexual abuse by an English teacher, who later worked at other schools. New court documents include an alleged confession-like letter and details of a protection order, while the Tyngsboro school and the teacher's attorney have not commented on the latest claims.
   

• Obituary: Anne M. (Mello) Platt (thelocalnews.news) — Chelmsford is mourning the loss of Anne M. (Mello) Platt, 65, a longtime North Shore resident who recently passed away at Lowell General Hospital after illness. Remembered for her upbeat spirit and kindness, she leaves behind her son Christopher, grandchildren, and a large extended family; a private burial is planned, with a celebration of her life to be held later.
   

📸 Around Chelmsford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Welcome Worship & Church Picnic at United Methodist Church of Westford →
  10 Church St, Westford
  9:30 am
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Andover Choral Society Open Rehearsals - 9/28 & 10/5 →
  Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover
  7:20 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Recycling Committee →
  50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford
  6:00 pm
• French Conversation Circle
  Chelmsford Public Library Conference Room
  6:30 pm
• VIRTUAL - Declutter series with Jamie Novak: Prepare for the Unexpected: 5 things to put in your emergency kit (tie into National Preparedness month)
  Chelmsford Public Library Online - Zoom (AAdams)
  7:00 pm
• Center School PTO Meeting
  Chelmsford Center School Library
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Rally Day at Aldersgate UMC September 13 →
  Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 242 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
  8:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Lowell Sportsmen's Club Flea Market And BBQ →
  50 Swain Rd, Chelmsford
  8:00 am
• Chelmsford Historical Society's Annual Farm Fair →
  Barrett–Byam Homestead, 40 Byam Rd, Chelmsford, MA, 01824
  12:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Sing with the Gentlemen Songsters Barbershop Chorus →
  Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• CHELMPEX 2026 Stamp Show →
  Trinity Lutheran Church, 170 Old Westford Rd, Chelmsford
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Lowell

• NASA Mission Reaches Orbit with Support from Draper and UMass Lowell (insidelowell.com)
• Twilight in Concert Tour Stopping in Lowell (insidelowell.com)
• Lowell group to donate chessboard to Cork, Ireland (lowellsun.com)

Westford

• Westford Hosts Commemoration Events for 9/11 (westfordcat.org)

Tewksbury

• Events In Tewksbury Area Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)
• Tewksbury Community Market To Feature Food Trucks, Seafood, Coffee (patch.com)

Ok Chelmsford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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